RIVER FOREST, ILL. – Women's Volleyball continued NACC action Saturday as they hit the road. They faced off with the Dominican Stars. The Eagles (14-6, 6-0 NACC) extended their winning streak to five with a 3-1 (25-13, 25-9 16-25, 25-13) win against the Stars (2-13, 1-4).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood University commanded the first set, outhitting Dominican .353-to-.000. The Eagles recorded 15 kills as they soared to a 1-0 lead.
- After the Stars led 3-2, Edgewood University all but put the second frame to bed on a 15-3 barrage. The Eagles defense held Dominican to a -.091 hitting percentage while the offense hit .500.
- Dominican got the better of Edgewood University in the third set. After the squads sat tied 6-6, the Stars climbed ahead off of an 8-3 rally. The Stars kept the Eagles at bay to stay alive for a fourth set.
- An 8-1 rally had Edgewood University flying ahead 14-6 in the fourth set. The Eagles poured it on late, six unanswered all but putting the match to bed featuring four kills and an ace.
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Katie Borchert shined in the victory. She swung for 17 kills on 24 attempts with only one error for a .667 hitting percentage. She also paced the team with nine digs and added on three aces.
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Payton Millin tallied four aces to lead the squad.
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Abbey Eivins posted 19 assists while
Kate Gunderson added in 16.
- 11 Edgewood University hitters earned a kill.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Borchert's .667 hitting percentage on 24 attempts is a program single-match record (minimum 20 attempts).
- Millin's four aces were a personal best.
- The Eagles have won seven-straight against Dominican.
- The 10 aces as a team matched their season high.
- The .354 hitting percentage as a team were also a season best.
UP NEXT
Edgewood University kicks off a four-match homestand Thursday. They'll take on the Marian Sabres on Thursday. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
